Councillor Mark Lowry

... Plymouth City Council will act as the Accountable Body for the Pride in Place Programme, delegating authority to the Service Director Team Plymouth and the Strategic Director for Growth to manage contracts, approve claims, use capacity funding, recruit for the Neighbourhood Board, and act as the Council's representative for all programme matters, including signing the Memorandum of Understanding and developing regeneration plans.

...to implement a suite of parking fee and charge increases, remove cash payment options, and introduce new charges for coastal car parks and Blue Badge holders on the Hoe Promenade, aiming to align with other authorities and support service delivery costs.

... approved the publication of the Plymouth Local Plan timetable, the formal notice of intention to commence the plan, and delegated authority for various aspects of its progression to ensure timely delivery and compliance with national requirements.

...approved a cashflow loan of up to £975,000, reprofiled existing loans to increase repayment terms, extended the contract by 10 years to March 2042 with a break clause, and agreed to support feasibility studies for facility enhancements.

...adopted an internally managed Open Framework as the procurement route for all contracted Home to School Transport services for the next eight years.